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File #: 24-0533    Version: 1
Type: Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/30/2024 In control: Riverwalk Commission
On agenda: 5/8/2024 Final action:
Title: Review and approve the interpretive signage for the Prairie Nature Garden
Attachments: 1. Proposed Prairie Nature Garden Interpretive Sign 18x24
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RIVERWALK COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM

 

ACTION REQUESTED:
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Review and approve the interpretive signage for the Prairie Nature Garden

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DEPARTMENT:                     Transportation, Engineering and Development

 

SUBMITTED BY:                     William J Novack, P.E., Director of Transportation, Engineering and Development/City Engineer

 

BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:

Construction is currently underway for the Prairie Nature Garden located near the sand volleyball and ice-skating facilities on the Naperville Riverwalk immediately west of Centennial Beach.  The Naperville Park District and City of Naperville are cooperatively working to complete the improvements.  The Naperville Riverwalk Foundation is paying for the costs of the improvements up to $45,000.

 

DISCUSSION:

The project includes the installation of an interpretive sign near the prairie nature garden to demonstrate the benefits of the native plantings.  Attached is a draft of the proposed sign to be installed.  Please review the sign, provide any comments and then consider a motion to approve the sign.